[Euro Futsal] Hosts hold out in opening stalemate

The UEFA European Futsal Championship began with its first goalless draw in eight years as hosts Portugal and Italy cancelled each other out in Group A.

Portugal were involved in the last 0-0 result in this competition, drawing with Belgium in the opening game of the 1999 finals.

Today they found life tough against 2003 winners Italy but the Azzurri were unable to convert their chances to create a repeat of their 8-3 defeat of Portugal in Ostrava two years ago.

Group A - Matchday 1 Results:
Portugal 0-0 Italy (16-11-07)
Czech Republic 4-8 Romania (16-11-07)

Group B - Matchday 1 Results:
Spain 6-2 Ukraine (17-11-07)
Serbia 3-5 Russia (17-11-07)